dropped into a local shop this week and during a conversation with the shop owner I had asked if he had any wines from Oregon. It was a Pinot Noir. have had some really nice Pinot's from Oregon before, but they were a bit pricey. Very comparable to French Burgundy in my opinion. He did. He actually had one. MORE >>

I was happy to read Aric Asimov's article about what he calls a "rebellion" in California Pinot Noir. I've had graceful and complex Oregon Pinot Noir, energetic and resonant Long Island Cabernet Sauvignon, and balanced and delicious California Chardonnay. What's up with that? don't know. Can't they? MORE >>

I sadly did not have enough time to get to Germany, Austria, Argentina, South Africa, Spain or parts of the US such as NY State, Oregon, Washington State or the Sake selection from Japan. From Bordeaux we settled down in the Burgundy section.  I tasted a good deal of both red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) burgundy. MORE >>

Belle Pente bottles a range of whites, including a Pinot Gris, a Riesling, a Gewurztraminer, and of course a Chardonnay. There are "entry level" Pinots are called Carlton District and Dundee Hills, wines typically made from younger wines from an assortment of vineyards. Most recently back in March at a wine bar in Portland. MORE >>

I've been a bit neglectful of my Oregon wines lately. I've become such an old world wine nut that I seem to reach for a Burgundy every time I want Pinot. But I went to Portland recently, I will have to go several times again this year, I have a load of Oregon wines in my cellar, and I need to refresh my Oregon wine palate. MORE >>